You could say these sugar cookies have no chill. But No Chill Sugar Cookies are the easiest kind to make, and this recipe is no exception. Super simple and delicious, they come to us from Lauren McLane of Sweet Talkers Treats from our Cookie Table competition. She shaped them like snowflakes, but feel free to pick whatever festive shape you like! Also, for another take on sugar cookies, try our Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies.
Tips for Making Sugar Cookies
There’s no waiting 30 minutes for these cookies to chill, but you still want to keep a good baking strategy in mind. Don’t overbake; you want to bake just until the edges start to turn golden. The centers will continue to cook as they cool on the baking sheet. And allow your sugar cookies to cool on a wire rack before frosting or stacking to avoid them becoming mushy.
No Chill Sugar Cookies
Description
Easy and fun!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 3 cups flour
- Icing (See below)
For the Icing:
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp meringue powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in salt, baking powder, vanilla and lemon. Continue to mix for 1-2 minutes until combined.
- Add egg. Mix and scrape the sides of your bowl until egg is incorporated into dough mixture.
- Add flour one cup at a time until dough is no longer sticking to sides of the bowl.
- Dust surface with flour before rolling out the dough.
- Cook the cut-out cookies for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Cool on cookie racks.
- Once completely cool, ice as desired.
For the Icing:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Add water as needed for desired consistency.
- Put on top of your sugar cookies and enjoy!
Recipe by Lauren McLane / Styling by Anna Franklin / Photography by Dave Bryce and Laura Petrilla
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